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the late rebellion
and to perpetuate
the memory and
history of the dead.
To assist such for
mer comrades in
arms as need help
and protection and
to extend needful
aid to the widows
and orph ans of
those who have
fallen.
TO maintain true
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led out a state brig
ade and was killed
before attaining
high distinction.
The soldiers of the
different tates
served in the arm
les of the east and
west, and holding
in grateful men,
ory the heroes Of
the fields where
they fought, select
them for the honor
of a name to be
handed down in
the records of the
order 1'he(Irand
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JOHN G. ROBINSON. WneIL-ghe Culca-
60 fire reduced the inhabitants to want the
Grand Army of the country made a gen.
erous donation through the national board.
The appeal from Charleston last fall for
earthquake sufferers was responded to by an
order from national headquarters to the va
rious posts to assist in raising funds. The
order has always been prompt to extend
kind hand to the south, and some very happy
unions of the blue and the gray have resulted
from this liberal spirit. In Richmond, Va,
a camp of Confederate veterans occupies a
lodge room where the Phil Kearney post of
the Grand Army meets. The hall is alter
nately decorated with Union and Confederate
flags and symbols, and at the reunions and
camp fires the former antagonists meet on
the most friendly terms The movement for
the erection of home for Confederate veter-
ans at Richmond originated in Camp Lee, and
Phil Kearney post at once Endorsed the
scheme to the Grand Army in the vicinity.
The response was so hearty that the members
of the order near Richmond recommended to
the Confederates an appeal to the Grand
Army of the north The call at once met
with favor, and joint committees of Grand
Army men and Confederate veterans were
formed in New York, Boston, Brooklyn and
elsewhere. The Grand Army did not act
officially as an order, but the posts appointed
committees and the southerners and north
erners met together to forward the scheme,
which appealed warmly to the soldier instinct
of both sections. In New York the Confed-
crate veterans selected the anniversary of
Lees surrender for mass convention at
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posts regulate the other details, the aim being
to avoid extreme military display and still

preserve the char
acter Of the order
as a brotherhood
OF soldiel'y. Arms
are not borne ex-
cepting by the
guard, and the side
arms Of officers.
In the ceremonies
the military ele-
ment prevails, and
1t is very beautiful
and impre ssh v c.
The burial service
for the dead and
memorial services
Arnr
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lie affairs and a PAUL vANDERvooRT.
soldiers prestige to sustain it the veteran
naturally engaged in politics, and zeal for the
soldiers interests was so strong in the frater-
nifty that shrewd and firm pilotage was
needed to keep politics out of the order To
keep veterans out Of politics was not thought
of. but to preserve the order from prostitu-
ton to partisan purposes was believed posi-
BILE. The original constitution of the order
contained an article which still stands with
out modification or addition, that is that "no
officer or comrade of the Grand Army of the
Republic shall in any manner use this organ
ization for partisan purposes, and no discus
sion of partisan questions shall be permitted
at any of its meetings, nor shall any nomina-
ton Tor political office be made"
The composition of the order was one to
create a common bond and preserve it from
factional divisions. The membership is re-
stricted to men who were borne on the mus
ter rolls of the United States in the civil
war; hence it is not possible to pack post
with men devoted to some narrow interest.
There is wholesome check on the use of the
black ball, and every honorably discharged
soldier has right in the order unless he
forfeits it. The mass is at once different in
kind but united in purpose, that purpose
being set forth in solemn pledge to sustain
the fraternity and to support the interests of
the soldier. This pledge has preserved the
order from falling into inefficiency and decay
where there was no practical work to hold
the members together, and has carried it over
some trying times. The principle has also
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The organizations known as the Camps of
the Sons of Veterans and the Posts of
the Sons of Veterans, two bodies, have now
no official connection with the Grand Army
of the Republic. The Posts of the Sons of
Veterans is the older order of the two, and it
is confined to the sons of Union soldiers of
the late war, whether the fathers died in SER
vice or since the war or are now living, or
whether or not they are or were veterans of
the Grand Army. The Camps of the Sons
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chief of u post is
the co IN M and G +,
and his assistants
in administrative
work are an adju-
tant, quarter mas
ter, surgeon, chap
lain, with subordi-
nate assistants for
each of these.
Every encamplnent
of apost is opened
by a religious serv-
ice, led by the
chaplain, with re-
sponses from the
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made of cannon bronze. The face of the
medal has the Goddess of Liberty in the CEN
ter, representing loyalty, and on either side
stands soldier and a sailor clasping hands
in front of the Goddess to represent frater-
nifty. Two children are kneeling i'll the fore
ground to receive benediction and the assu-
rance of protection from comrades. This is
the symbol of charity. On each side of this
center group are the flag and eagle,
representing freedom, and an ak and
a bundle of rods for Union. In
the star points are the emblems
of different arms of service, bugle for in
fantry, cannon for artillery, muskets for
marines, swords for cavalry, and an anchor
for sailors. Surrounding the center is the
legend "Grand Army of the Republic 1851
Veteran-1S66," the latter date commemorate
ing the close of the war and the founding of
the order. On the reverse side is laurel
branch for victory, and the national shield
by the different corps badges,
each on a keystone showing that they are
united and will protect the union. The
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Endorsement of the national encampment the
corps is now officially known as an auxiliary
to tho army. The president of the corps is
Elizabeth D'A. Kline, of San Francisco and
the fifth national convention will he held in
connection with the Grand Army encamp-
ment at st. Louis In September.
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.ences led the vet G. A. R. BADGE, REVERSE
Grams of different sections to confer upon the
best methods of perfecting an organization,
and in 1866 it was published abroad that a
secret order of veterans was rapidly spread
ing in Illinois. In the spring of that year
Col B. F. Stephenson had organized local
union at Dakota, calling it post of the
Grand Army of the Republic Many of the
veteran soldiers were already members of
civil secret orders, and very generally
these advocated the secret method as
the best adapted to a brotherhood
of soldiery The Dakota post became the ad-
vance guard of the great order, for the COM
mander of that post and his associates began
to organize elsewhere in the state and soon
called a convention at Springfield. Forty
posts within the state sent delegates.
The opening words of the preamble adopted
show how the veterans then looked upon
themselves: ave, the representatives of the
soldiers and sailors of the military and naval
forces of the United States during the late
war;" etc, etc. They declared their purpose
to be the formation of grand association of
Union soldiers and sailors, to foster fraternal
relations and keep alive the zeal of patriotism
and devotion to the country, above all for
mutual support and assistance in the work of
furnishing employment and aid to the needy
comrades and caring for the destitute de-
pendents of the fallen"
The veterans of the war We're familiar with
the distinctions of rank and the respect due
to them in the army, but in the order the old
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from cannon taken
from the foe in
actual battle on
some of the decis-
i've fields of the
war. The design
of the badge in use
since 1869 is one
t h a t commence
rates the great
struggle in many
ways. The pen
dant OF the badge
is a fine pointed
star. like the Medal
of Honor granted
nv CONGRESS. and
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comrades. The Sons of Veterans have no re-
lation to the Grand Army of the Republic
The avowed objects of the army are stated
in article 2 of the national rules and
regulations as follows: 70 preserve and
strengthen those kind and fraternal feel
ings which bind together the soldiers,
sailors and marines who united to suppress
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clasp of the badge
is an eagle with
cross cannon and
ammunition, rep
resenting defense.
The clasp and
medal are united
by the national
flag, which is the
ribbon Of the Or
der.
This badge being
liable to abuse by
unprincipled men,
is controlled by
the order, and can
MI l,onrao,,roJl Nv
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toned to the use
of arms and to the
rough methods of
the field, settled
back into the quiet
body of society
without conmo-
ton and without
m misunderstanding,
and the nation has
not been called
upon to regret the
alienation of her
sons from the du-
ties of civil life by
the dazzling honors
and pleasing excite
lnents of the field.
The story of the
rise of the Grand
Army of the Re-
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Army for deco
rating veterans
graves have been a
means of bringing
former antagon-
lists together. The
soldiery of the
south have very
generally asked to
be permitted 20
join the citizens in.
demonstrations of
regard for the fall
len defenders of
the country, and
by this means have
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Cooper Institute
and an enthusiast
tic meeting was
addressed by prom
inent soldiers of
the opposing arm
les. The chief ora
tor from the south
was Gen. John B.
Gordon, and his
appreciation of the
significance of the.
II nj que spectacle
was most eloquent
ly expressed. He
said: GAS a de-
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the graves in the soldier plots are very simple,
but full of pathos and noble suggestions
The official designations in the orderare all
military, beginning with the sentinel and
reaching to the communicative The en-
campments are true camps ruled by an Of
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7TH STH 9TH. 10TH.
in the regular army. A soldier who served
in two or more corps which preserved their
distinct badges to the end may wear the
badge of EACH These are the badges. and
this the significance of those emblems seen on
the breasts of Grand Army men beside the
official badge of the order Medals recog-
nized officially in the regular service and
worn by soldiers as tokens of the battlefield
will grow in Importance as army souvenirs,
and the old corps badge system is happy de-
vice for the purpose
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been a loophole for
ambitious men to
evade the law
against politics in
the order. As soon
as the membership
was formed able
soldiers who were
nominated for office
reminded comrades
of their oath, and
some bargains were
made which the
Grand Army had
cause to regret,
and which soon re-
orta1 70 tho ipi,,rx-
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fever and ague, take Ayers Ague Cure. 1t
cures without leaving any injurious effect
upon the system, and is the only medicine
in existence which may be considered an
absolute antidote for malaria.
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1sT

To overcome this the badges were designed
in way to give to each division of twelve
regiments a distinctive badge. Each corps
had its own design and each division of the
corps had its own color-red, white, blue or
yellow. The badges were cut from flannel
and sewed on the caps, and when lost could
be easily replaced. When the troops of a
corps were incorporated into some other corps
they We're allowed to retain their old badges.
Thus the Eleventh corps men, when placed in
the Twentieth corps, kept the Eleventh corps
crescent and joined it to the star of the
Twentieth CORPS The Twelfth corps was
also put into the Twentieth, and the badge of
the Twelfth, five pointed star, became the
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' OLUNTEER
Corps.

panied by appropriate military symbols and
actions. The services most generally per-
formed i'll full, and the ones lest Known to
the public are those of Decoration or Me-
mortal Day. The method of observing the
day is different with various posts, but the
prescribed services are usually combined with
such special services as may be chosen. The
services for Decoration Day, when properly
observed, begin with a parade of the post
mustered in the post room. Then
follows special service at the cemetery.
which takes place at the soldiers plot.
II there be one, or over the grave
OF a comrade selected as representative of all.
The public services appointed for halls on
Decoration Day are performed by full post
in uniform with music, and a ritual said by
the chaplain and the post officers, the COM
rades responding Sometimes portions of the
regular burial service of the order are used
at the cemetery on Decoration Day, and in
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military distinc-
tions were not re-
vived. The COM
m a nder of the
army and the gen.
erals are simply
comrades in the
Grand Army, and
that title is applied
to every member.
During the early
stages of the order
a system Of grades
was adopted, and
three degrees, that
of recruit, soldier
and veteran. were
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met in open session.
The influence was
not great, and it
was found that de-
signing people were
handling the asso-
Citations for per-
sonal ends and were
able to control the
scattered and feeble
bodies. The results
of these EXPERT
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STEPHEN A. HURLBURT. constituted; but
after two years trial it was abandoned, in
1871, and all members become veterans at the
initiation, ard take their seats at once as
comrades in the encampment. In all rites
and ceremonies in the services OF initiation
and those of burial the principle of fraternal
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the order in New York state, making claim
for it on The ground of its benefcent character.
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9TH CORPS.
MALTESE Cross,
9TH CORPS.
GREEK CROSS.

MALTESE CROSS. GREEK Cross.
badge of the Twentieth. The law has
elevated these badges to a place of
honor. The medals of honor awarded
by congress for distinguished acts of
bravery are about 200 in number, and no
other badge could be won by regular or
volunteer. The law now provides that the
corps badges of the civil war may be worn
on occasions of ceremony by all soldiers or
officers who fought in the Union army and
were honorably discharged, or who are now
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with that important era when grand army
of soldiers, flushed with glorious victory, put
aside their weapons and martial symbols and
became grand army of veterans bearing the
symbols of peace. "Fraternty, charity, 10y
atty" was the new rallying cry. The new
order was informal, and even without organic
cohesion it maintained itself until the highest
conception of a national secret order, such as
j. is at present. took shape from the neces-
sites of the hour Out OF the hundreds of
thousands of old soldiers thrown suddenly
into civil life in 1865 the majority were dis
placed from one cause and another. The
farmer and the mechanic had lost their arts.
the schoolboy had grown too old for the desk,
and clerks and professional men had been
superseded, and it,became for time struggle
for these men to adjust themselves Then
the inequalities of social and business
life separated those who had been
comrades in the field. The camp fires of
the front had gone out, but the genial
warmth created there in the men who had
gathered around them was yet alive. Fur
thermore there were many comrades disabled
and in need whose pay and pensions were but
pittance and their more fortunate soldier
friends felt it a duty to arrange some perma-
nent system of relieving this class, whether
strangers or acquaintance. These causes
led to the forming of unions of soldiers and
sailors under various plans and titles In the
east there were soldiers and sailors unions
and in the west veteran brotherhoods, organ
lied in 1865 on an informal basis. Kansas
and New York had state associations. The
local meetings and the general conventions
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